1. Solanco Geography and History Quest
Grade 8 Integrated Geography
Mr. Weyman
B100

2. Overview and Directions
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to accomplish two tasks at once…
1. To continue to enhance and refine your knowledge of SLC Geography
and history.
2. To assess your ability to combine the information that you’ve already
mastered (in class) with related material in this PowerPoint to
accurately respond to questions, solve problems, and meet new
challenges.
Simply follow the directions and respond to the prompts/questions on each slide. Be sure to use your answer sheet properly (as directed) and to be thorough and complete in your work.
Most importantly…Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

3. Part I: SLC Geography
Complete the following in Part I of your answer sheet. NOTE: You must provide accurate responses for ALL blanks in each question in order to get credit for
the question.
The Solanco School District is made up of __________ townships and ________
borough.
2. The ____________ ____________ forms the western border of Southern Lancaster County.
Route ________ dissects SLC (and Quarryville Borough) heading from East to West.
The street address (mailing address) of G.A. Smith Middle School is ___________.
The ____________ ____________ forms the eastern border of Southern Lancaster County.
--Continue to the next slide!

4. Part I: SLC Geography Cont’d
6. Name TWO of Solanco’s neighboring school districts.
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7. Name SLC’s neighboring state to the south.
8. What is the proper name of the border between PA and #7 above?
Name the roadway that runs North and South (through SLC) and ends at Turkey Point (great historical significance).
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10. What types of people originally settle in the SLC area (what were their countries of origin?)? _______________________________________

5. Part II: Solanco History
11. Concisely describe the game of “Corner Ball.”
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12. How did most original SLC families earn a living?
13. How did many of the areas early poor residents feel about public education
(outside of the home) for their children? Explain.
___________________________________________________________ How old was George A. Smith when he died? ________
At what age was George A. Smith certified to teach? ________
Name THREE of George A. Smith occupations.
________________ ________________ ________________
What type of vote determined that our building would be named after
Mr. Smith? _______________________________

6. Part II: Solanco History Cont’d
18. Briefly explain Robert Fulton’s major innovation/contribution to society.
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19. What becomes of the Fulton family farm? Explain.
What is currently located on the former Fulton family farm?
When does Milton Hershey bring the Hershey chocolate bar to the
American market place? ________
How long does it take Hershey to set aside $60 million to fund the
Hershey Industrial School for Boys (now the Milton S. Hershey School)?
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7. Part II: Solanco History Cont’d
23. Explain why Milton Hershey is considered to be an entrepreneur.
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24. Why was Hershey Park created?
How did Milton Hershey handle his early bankruptcies (after he finally
became successful)?

8. Part II: Solanco History
Why don’t the Amish use electricity?
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27. Pennsylvania Dutch is a combination of what two languages?
Explain the basic difference between Amish and Mennonite groups.
Explain the Old Order Amish view of government assistance programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

9. Part III: Predict
DIRECTIONS: Compose one (1) well-constructed COMPLETE paragraph in response to
the prompt in #30 below. Grammar, spelling, and conventions do apply!!!
You are now very familiar with the story of Milton Hershey and the fact that, even though he wanted to establish his chocolate factory in Southern Lancaster County, his success came in what is now known as Hershey, PA.
PREDICT:
How would Southern Lancaster County be different today if the Hershey
Company were based here?
***Note: Consider not only the presence of the Hershey Company, but also things such as population, the school district, other businesses, and the
general impact on the daily life of the residents of Southern
Lancaster County.***